Abstract

Reinforcing the value of professional knowledge and education across every civil engineer's career will be at the heart of Professor Barry Clarke's year in office as the 148th Institution of Civil Engineers President. Over the last two or three years the value of infrastructure investment as a key driver for economic growth has, without question, been climbing up the political agenda. And while there are many reasons behind this renaissance, it is clear that the ICE's relentless drive to put civil engineering knowledge at the heart of the National Infrastructure Plan and wider government growth strategies has helped hugely. It is a point understood well by Professor Clarke as he prepares to assume the increasingly influential year-long role as President of the Institution. Knowledge, he points out, is the key.